This incredible data rate opens up a multitude of potential uses for cdmaOne and may be a big step toward 3G development, effectively boxing out wcdma. Can any of the engineer or technosophisticats elaborate on this concept?
Company Press Release
SOURCE: QUALCOMM Incorporated
QUALCOMM Announces
Megabit-Per-Second-Capable cdmaOne Digital Wireless Data Technology
- World's First Demonstration of High Data Rate Technology on Live cdmaOne Network at PCS
'98 -
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM - news), pioneer and world
leader of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) digital technology, today announced it will demonstrate one of the fastest,
most efficient wireless data technologies to date. The new, highly efficient High Data Rate (HDR) wireless technology has been
designed specifically to work with existing cdmaOne(TM) networks. HDR technology will enable cdmaOne service providers
worldwide to offer evolved, high-speed data services, with peak data rates greater than 1.5 megabits per second (Mbps),
enhancing their investment in current cdmaOne networks. QUALCOMM will introduce the new HDR technology at a
technology unveiling at the PCS '98 show in Orlando, Fla.
Because an HDR-capable handset leverages the same components as a voice phone, its cost will reflect the economies of scale
of the millions of CDMA phones that have been shipped to date. Operating within standard spectrum allocations, HDR
provides wireless operators the ability to deploy cost-effective, high-speed wireless Internet access. For a low, incremental
cost, existing cdmaOne networks can support HDR capabilities using existing infrastructure equipment and network plans. The
HDR initiative is part of QUALCOMM's overall strategy of providing the market with a variety of innovative solutions that will
continue to advance the capabilities of rapidly growing cdmaOne wireless systems worldwide.
HDR's compatibility with existing cdmaOne equipment and networks affords operators the lowest cost migration path to
provide megabit speed wireless Internet access to consumers. Using the new HDR technology, consumers will be able to
achieve peak data rates greater than 1.5 Mbps, which is more than 25 times faster than today's 56 Kbps wireline modems.
HDR technology is approximately five to six times more spectrally efficient for data than cdmaOne, today's most spectrally
efficient wireless technology.
In addition to providing high speed packet data transfers, HDR technology is also ideal for operators who wish to deliver
wireless data services to a large number of users in a given area. By optimizing voice and data spectrum separately, cdmaOne
service providers can obtain higher capacities and superior performance for both applications on the same network. HDR
delivers more efficient Internet access, email, data transfers, and messaging applications while handling multimedia applications
such as audio and video file transfers that require high data transfer speeds.
''HDR demonstrates QUALCOMM's continued leadership in developing new CDMA- based wireless technologies that
deliver superior, affordable solutions for carriers and consumers alike,'' said Dr. Irwin M. Jacobs, chairman and chief executive
officer of QUALCOMM. ''Unlike other proposed high-speed data solutions, HDR will allow carriers to leverage their
investments in existing cdmaOne networks and offers them an excellent opportunity for early commercial deployment.''
''With QUALCOMM's new HDR technology, cdmaOne networks can be optimized for data applications to offer very high
data capacities, unprecedented spectral efficiency and compatibility with existing cdmaOne networks,'' said John E. Major,
executive vice president of QUALCOMM and president of the Wireless Infrastructure Division. ''HDR is an ideal solution for
wireless operators, Internet service providers and existing landline service providers who wish to expand their customer base
with a wireless data offering.''
''HDR technology provides a high-speed data conduit to a single communication device that can be used in the home, office
and on the road,'' said Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, president of QUALCOMM Consumer Products. ''The simplest way for consumers
to obtain high speed Internet access may be through an HDR-capable handset. As widespread deployment of the technology
and consumer adoption of HDR-capable handsets accelerates, so too will the convergence of computing and wireless
telephony.''
QUALCOMM continues to lead the evolution of cdmaOne data services, supporting today's standards with a full line of
ASIC, handset and infrastructure products. As the pioneer of CDMA technology, QUALCOMM continues to invest in
research, development and standardization of new CDMA features and services. In addition to providing handset and
infrastructure equipment, QUALCOMM intends to offer HDR-enabled cdmaOne modules and chipsets to its more than 60
licensees worldwide. Field trials of the new HDR technology are expected to begin in early 1999.
Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., QUALCOMM Incorporated develops, manufactures, markets, licenses and operates
advanced communication systems and products based on its proprietary digital wireless technologies. The Company's primary
product areas are the OmniTRACS(R) system (a geostationary satellite based, mobile communications system providing
two-way data and position reporting services), CDMA wireless communications systems and products and, in conjunction with
others, the development of Globalstar(TM) low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite communications system. Other Company products
include the Eudora Pro(R) electronic mail software, ASIC products, and communications equipment and systems for
government and commercial users worldwide. For more information, please visit qualcomm.com.
Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to
risks and uncertainties, including timely product development and commercial implementation of the Company's products, as
well as the other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the
year ended September 28, 1997 and most recent Form 10-Q.
QUALCOMM, OmniTRACS and Eudora Pro are registered trademarks of QUALCOMM Incorporated. Eudora Pro is a
trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. Globalstar is a trademark of Loral QUALCOMM Satellite Services,
Incorporated.
SOURCE: QUALCOMM Incorporated
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